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A quick, clean guide to the associations and supporting organizations that help you understand the real estate industry before you begin.
Each layer plays a different role in advocacy, tools, service, and member support.
Alberta Real Estate Association
The provincial association for Alberta REALTORS®, linking local boards with provincial advocacy, standard forms, education, professional development, and member services that help members practice with confidence and consistency.
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Canadian Real Estate Association
Represents REALTORS® nationally. CREA owns the REALTOR® and MLS® trademarks, operates REALTOR.ca and CREA WEBForms®, supports the REALTOR® Code, and advocates federally on housing and real estate issues.
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The regional layer of organized real estate. Local boards support REALTORS® through local advocacy, member services, MLS® systems, lock boxes, showing services, and day-to-day tools for serving clients in their market.
View Alberta BoardsThe wider ecosystem protects consumers, supports licensees, and funds initiatives across Alberta real estate.
Real Estate Council of Alberta
Alberta's independent regulator for real estate, mortgage brokerage, property management, and condominium management. RECA sets and enforces licensing standards and provides guidance on the Real Estate Act Rules.
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Real Estate Insurance Exchange
Provides Errors and Omissions Insurance for real estate licensees in Alberta and Saskatchewan, supporting consumer protection and helping licensees manage professional risk through licensing and relicensing.
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Alberta Real Estate Foundation
A grantmaking organization created under Alberta's Real Estate Act. Funded by interest on brokerage trust deposits, AREF invests in education, research, law reform, and projects that benefit Albertans.
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